Rubble Kings chronicles life during the era of gang rule in New York City between 1968 and 1975, and tells the story of how a few extraordinary, forgotten people did the impossible – brokering peace between rival street gangs – and how their actions and efforts impacted New York City and the world over.

Beyond the idealistic hopes of the civil rights movement of the 1960s lay an unfocused rage. Neither law enforcement nor social agency could end the escalating bloodshed in 1970s New York. Peace came only through the most unlikely and courageous of events that would change the world for generations to come, and ultimately give birth to hip-hop culture.

Rubble Kings (2015, 70 min., U.S.) Directed by Shan Nicholson. Produced by Jim Carrey, Dito Montiel, Michael Aguilar, Shan Nicholson, Ben Velez, Cristina Esteràs-Ortiz. Executive Produced by Nick Quested, David Kennedy. Original Music by Little Shalimar. Cinematography by Shlomo Godder, Dan Ribauro. Edited by Shan Nicholson. Motion Design and Graphics by Hugh Gran.

Narrated by John Leguizamo. Featuring “Yellow” Benji Melendez, Afrika Bambaataa, Blackie, Carlos “Karate Charlie” Suarez, D.S.R, Ed Koch, Felipe Luciano, Harlem Cody, Jazzy Jay, Jee Sanchez , Joe Conzo, Kool Herc , Lorine , Marshall Berman, Nono, Red Alert, Rolando Ruiz, and Topaz.